Naan
A soft leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor oven, made with refined wheat flour, yogurt or milk, and sometimes egg.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- refined wheat flour (maida) (Gluten)
- yogurt (Dairy)
- milk (Dairy)
- yeast or baking powder
- salt
- oil or ghee (Dairy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yogurt and milk in the dough
- ghee brushed on after cooking
- sometimes egg added for softness
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionYogurt and milk are in the dough. Ghee is brushed on after cooking.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionMade with refined wheat flour (maida).
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard naan.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffPeshwari naan contains almond paste and sometimes coconut. Verify.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in naan.
Egg-Free
Check with staffSome recipes include egg for softness. Verify.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in naan.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in naan.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame seeds are sometimes sprinkled on top.
Vegetarian
Likely OKNaan is vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yogurt and milk are in the dough. Ghee is brushed on after cooking. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Made with refined wheat flour (maida). |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard naan. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Peshwari naan contains almond paste and sometimes coconut. Verify. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in naan. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Some recipes include egg for softness. Verify. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in naan. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in naan. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame seeds are sometimes sprinkled on top. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Naan is vegetarian. |
Key risk: Naan contains wheat, dairy (yogurt, milk, and ghee), and sometimes egg. The dairy is mixed into the dough and cannot be removed. Garlic naan adds nothing allergen-wise, but peshwari naan adds coconut and almond paste filling.
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